This is an original 1977 Rock N' Roll Artwork Poster featuring THE GRATEFUL DEAD.  It was designed by Gary Gutierrez, who was a long-time friend and associate of THE GRATEFUL DEAD Band.  Gutierrez designed this artwork poster for the DEAD'S 1977 movie, simply called THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE.  The movie featured live performances by the DEAD during their five-night gig in October 1974 at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco.  Jerry Garcia and Leon Gast directed THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE. 

This restored and paper backed original artwork poster measures 22" x 28".  With the paper backing it measures 23.75" x 29.50".  It was rolled prior to restoration but is now being stored Flat after restoration.  It will be mailed Flat to maintain its integrity. 

This original Rock N Roll Artwork poster is graded C8.5, Very Fine to Near Mint.   We grade original Rock N' Roll Posters just like original movie posters, from the top down, as:  C10 (Mint), C9 (Near Mint), C8 (Very Fine or Excellent), C7 (Fine to Very Fine), C6 (Fine or Very Good), C5 (Good to Very Good), etc.

Prior to restoration, this poster was graded C8 Very Fine.  The only flaws that restoration had to address were the creases - most horizontal and one vertical (as described above) - at the bottom half of the poster.  Restoration basically minimized the appearance of the creases to the point that upon normal viewing distances they are unobtrusive.  

We believe that the original 1977 Rock N Roll Artwork poster of THE GRATEFUL DEAD by Gary Gutierrez has great value and great investment value.  We believe that almost any memorabilia involving THE GRATEFUL DEAD will always maintain its value and have some or increased investment value created by demand from fans (of all current and future generations) of THE GRATEFUL DEAD and collectors of their memorabilia.   

In addition, in our search on the internet for another 1977 Artwork version for the 1977 THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE like the one we have listed here, we did not find any.  We found many and numerous GRATEFUL DEAD memorabilia, but not this one.  Another original, like the one we have listed here, may be out there on the net somewhere as our search was not exhaustive.  

I certainly am a fan of THE GRATEFUL DEAD and have a number of DEAD memorabilia, including originals posters, cigarette lighters, etc.  Just play Friend of The Devil and I am on board.  I saw them only once many moons ago in Portland, Maine and they played for about 4 and a half fabulous hours.  

We ship using USPS Priority shipping, which for Domestic buyers arrives in 1 to 3 business days depending on the buyer's location.  Both Domestic and International buyers can go to the "See Details" link across from the Shipping information on this listing to determine USPS delivery method, cost, and delivery days.  We cannot ship movie posters using USPS Media Mail according to USPS regulations.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  I have been collecting original movie posters for over 40 years, and thus recognize and practice accurate descriptions of the item for sale and as much disclosure of any flaws as possible.  The photos are of the actual item you will be purchasing.   We do not use "stock" photos.  And our item is guaranteed to your full 100% satisfaction.  If you have issues or concerns with the poster that cannot be resolved upon receipt of the poster, the poster may be returned for a full refund.   No problem.

Thanks for taking a look.  I have a number of original movie posters listed on eBay and am continuing to add new originals every week.